Jaime James

Twenty Minutes

Talking myself into telling my truth. Without hurting feelings.

Oct 26 • Jaime James, Author

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There’s something about telling someone else that everything is ok, that makes things feel ok.

Sitting in the living room, I hear cries of terror come from the bird room.

Oct 18 • Jaime James, Author

You Can Live, But Not Here.

Living, according to me, the hawks, and the spiders.

Oct 8 • Jaime James, Author

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September 2026

There’s a Dog in the Yard

A Short Story | Psychological Realism

Sep 25 • Jaime James, Author

Not all ideas are meant for you: Deciding which ones to keep and which ones to give away.

Ideas are floating around, looking for available humans to help them come to life. Just don’t make them wait too long...

Sep 16 • Jaime James, Author

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Creative Expectations - How I Sabotage Myself Creatively.

I wrote this piece in August of 2022. Today I am reflecting back on it and realizing that not much has changed.

Sep 7 • Jaime James, Author

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I don’t care what you think about me...

Unless you’re wrong about me.

Sep 1 • Jaime James, Author

August 2026

What Shapes the Way We Love?

I don’t know if I have ever experienced real love that is safe and doesn’t just feel safe enough for now.

Aug 22 • Jaime James, Author

I Don't Run Anymore, But I Still Want To

I don’t feel the need to jump out of windows or sneak out at night anymore, but under the right conditions I will still try to make plans...

Aug 15 • Jaime James, Author

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I'm Selfish, and I'm Not Sorry

To be selfless, you have to first become selfish.

Aug 7 • Jaime James, Author

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Not Bumblebees - A Short Story

What happens when the fantasy you built to avoid something collapses, and the avoidance still works?

Aug 2 • Jaime James, Author

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July 2026

I thought I trusted my husband.

Then I realized I didn’t trust him to tell me when he needed me.

Jul 26 • Jaime James, Author

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